Craftsman 113.2472T0 - Manual (Page 18)

location and function of controls
TENSION ADJUSTMENT KNOB
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WARNING LABEL
COVER
TILT
SCALE
BEVEL LOCK KNOB
HANDWHEEL
BACK-UP BEARING
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
1. Warning Labels.
2. Tensions adjustment knob -Tightening the knob
will increase the tension on the blade. Loosening
it will decrease the tension. Clockwise to tension,
counter clockwise to loosen.
3. Tension Scales- The fractional markings indicate
the correct blade tension for various widths of
blades. For example, when installing a1/4-inch
wide blade, tighten the tension knob until the
pointer is pointing to the 1/4-inch marking.
4. Setting Bevel Angle - Pull the bevel lock knob
and adjust the band saw to the desired angle by
turning the handwheel, then push in the bevel
lock to secure.
5. Blade Guide Adjustment - The guides can be
adjusted in or out for various widths of blades
and locked in place by the set screws.
6. Lateral Blade Guide Adjustment - The guides
can be adjusted sideways and locked in position
by the capscrews to prevent the blade from
twisting during operation.
7. Blade Backup Bearing Adjustment - The thrust
bearings can be adjusted in or out for various
widths of blades and locked in place by the
setscrews.
8. Guide Bar Lock Knob - The upper blade guides
should just clear the workpiece while cutting.
Always adjust the guides before turning on the
band saw and lock the guide bar by tightening
the knob.
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